I never knew there was a term for the negative voices in our head. I thought it was all just THE INNER VOICE, that internal, non-stop monologue that keeps you company—especially when you’re trying to sleep. It is constantly speculating, offering ideas, questioning what you just did, planning what you should do, explaining why you enjoy a banana with Hormel’s chili, etc.

The inner voice is supposed to be helpful. I imagine it’s supposed to be like brainstorming with yourself in order to move forw...